- The PM returned to lead the briefing.
- He announced that for the first time we are past the peak of the virus and now on the downward slope.
- Comprehensive plan to be announced next week regarding lockdown. A ‘roadmap’ and ‘menu of options’ to be implemented to reduce the lockdown depending on the 5 point plan previously announced.
- The plan would include getting the economy moving and children back to school.
- Total deaths 26,711 in all settings, an increase of 674 from yesterday.
www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wages-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
30 April 2020
Page updated with information on what to do if one or more of your employees does not have a National Insurance number.
Work out 80% of your employees’ wages to claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
30 April 2020
Added the June 2020 daily maximum wage amounts, that the calculator can’t be used for employees who have an annual pay period and information for company directors. Also, clarified sections on employees returning from family-related statutory leave, sick leave and the employer National Insurance contributions.
Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
30 April 2020
New information added on union and non-union representatives, company directors with an annual pay period and employees who started family-related statutory pay on or after 25 April 2020. Also, clarified what employers can include in wages.
Latest Guidance (health)
No new guidance today.
Schools
School attendance: guidance for schools Guidance on using pupil registers and attendance codes, as well as setting school hours and term dates. Updated to reflect changes made under the Coronavirus Act 2020 concerning school attendance. 5:17pm, 30 April 2020
School behaviour and attendance: parental responsibility measures Statutory guidance for schools, local authorities and the police on dealing with poor attendance and behaviour in schools. Updated to reflect changes made under the Coronavirus Act 2020 concerning school attendance and parental responsibility measures. 5:17pm, 30 April 2020
Disapplication notice: school inspections legislation changes Secretary of State for Education’s notice about changes to state-funded school inspections requirements during the coronavirus outbreak. First published. 4:35pm, 30 April 2020
Providing free school meals during the coronavirus outbreak Change made – Added Aldi and McColl’s to the list of supermarkets taking part in the national voucher scheme. 1:36pm, 30 April 2020
The general school guidance starts here:-
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings
General Guidance
The general coronavirus guidance starts here:-
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
